Encore 30-06 barrel

CD · 06-07-2003, 11:14 AM

I am looking to buy a new barrel for my encore. I was told that a 24" 30-06 barrel would greatly improve the preformance of the 06 over a 22" barrel. I have seen a 26" barrel for this,and would like to know if the extra 2" would be worth getting the 26" over the 24" . Even with a 26" barrel the gun would still have an overall length of most 22" bolt guns.Most of the hunting would be for whitetail or bear,with an elk trip one day.

PaJack · 06-09-2003, 08:37 AM

I have a " few" barrels for my Encore...great weapon! The longer the barrel the more velosity you get. The extra 2" won' t even be noticable weight wise carrying it around or handling it,go for it...

handloader1 · 06-09-2003, 10:28 PM

I would go for the 26" barrel. Good luck.

CD · 06-10-2003, 12:11 PM

Thanks for the input,I think I will go with the 26"
barrel. CD

soonershooter · 06-13-2003, 10:54 PM

CD the 26" barrels are all heavy contour. Just an FYI.